How far is Colstrip, MT from Evergreen, MT?
The driving distance from Colstrip, MT to Evergreen, MT is about 573.8 miles (923.5 km), with a travel time of about 08h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 394.6 miles (635.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 52m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colstrip and Evergreen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colstrip and Evergreen.
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Start on Park Street
31 m · 4 sec · Park Street
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Continue on Box Elder Avenue
2073 ft · 2 min · Box Elder Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right
28.5 mi · 42 min
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Take the ramp left
1590 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
87.2 mi · 1 hr 31 min
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
112.8 mi · 1 hr 52 min
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Continue straight
7 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
113.4 mi · 1 hr 54 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Missoula
42.6 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East: Helena, Garrison
1.2 mi · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
12.9 mi · 14 min
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Turn sharp left
32.5 mi · 35 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
23.8 mi · 26 min
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Turn right
91.1 mi · 1 hr 44 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
11.4 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto Helena Flats Road
689 ft · 20 sec · Helena Flats Road
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Turn left onto East Evergreen Drive
1 mi · 3 min · East Evergreen Drive
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Turn left onto La Salle Road
8 m · 1 sec · La Salle Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · La Salle Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Colstrip and Evergreen.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Box Elder Avenue
Continue straight
113 mi · 01h 54m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Colstrip and Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms near Evergreen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Colstrip to Evergreen?
The road trip is about 573.8 miles (923.5 km) and usually takes 08h 52m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Manhattan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 286.3 miles from Colstrip and 287.5 miles from Evergreen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 394.6 miles (635.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 179.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $78.83 one way or $157.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 180 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Colstrip and Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms near Evergreen.
Stop Ideas Near Manhattan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colstrip and Evergreen. Straight-line distance: 394.66 mi (635.15 km).
#1 Colstrip
Town focused on coal mining and electricity production
| Population | 2,217 |
| Coordinates | 45.8841600, -106.6236400 |
| Altitude | 982 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Evergreen
Evergreen is a place in Montana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 48.2257900, -114.2762400 |
| Altitude | 891 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Evergreen Drive (-114.276241, 48.225817)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 924 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $78.83 | $157.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $85.68 | $171.36 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $92.12 | $184.23 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $109.59 | $219.19 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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